Hanshan Temple
Hanshan Temple
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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debolina_banerjee
Kolkata (Calcutta), India150 contributions
Jul 2013 • Business
This temple is truly beautiful and has characteristic Chinese architecture. The water canal beside the temple looks amazing in the late afternoon light. It is a fairly large temple with several different sections. Incense sticks were placed by visitors in front of the deities and the entire place smelled heavenly and the atmosphere was peaceful. The legend of the saints, Han & Shan was quite interesting and holds a special place in the hearts of the locals and visitors from other cities.
I was surprised that we were allowed to wear shoes inside the temple. The statues of HAN & SHAN and the main large statue of Buddha looked beautiful. I wanted to spend a long time there, but had to leave because of time restrictions. I would love to visit the temple again.
I was surprised that we were allowed to wear shoes inside the temple. The statues of HAN & SHAN and the main large statue of Buddha looked beautiful. I wanted to spend a long time there, but had to leave because of time restrictions. I would love to visit the temple again.
Written June 26, 2014
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109alanc
Hong Kong, China320 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
Although the places has not changed compared with 10 years ago, they put many Chinese Slogan on the wall that destroy the motivation for photo taking.
Also the shop outside the temple were still the same that selling the fake always, please don't buy anything outside the tourist area.
Also the shop outside the temple were still the same that selling the fake always, please don't buy anything outside the tourist area.
Written April 29, 2015
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rayswee
Phnom Penh, Cambodia447 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
It is a Taoist temple famous for it variety of Bell use for century. They will bang the bell during Eve of Chinese new Year. There is a entrance fee of RMB20 for adult. If you like to ring the bell, you need to pay exact.
My advise is to get a tour guide inside the temple to fully appreciate the temple and understand the history of this temple. Please do not get the guide outside the temple as they are not professional.
My advise is to get a tour guide inside the temple to fully appreciate the temple and understand the history of this temple. Please do not get the guide outside the temple as they are not professional.
Written February 9, 2015
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Gregg V
Minnesota162 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
An interesting Buddhist temple which has a central pagoda-like structure. There are many buildings with Buddhist statues. The temple covers a large area with multiple historic artifacts such as bronze bells. The grounds are serene and quiet - more so on weekdays than on weekends. Because of the historic significance to Suzhou, it is worth visiting. 1-2 hours is enough time. For certain make a donation, receive a red ribbon to record your wishes for the future, and fasten the ribbon to a tree for good luck.
Written August 26, 2014
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Leon H
South Shore, MA92 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
It is better organized every time when I visited there. Well maintained structurally and aesthetically. The outskirts area attracted much of my attention than the temple itself. The garden and canal interweave beautifully together.
Written June 30, 2014
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Lochie2
Macau, China68 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
This used to be one of ten most famous temples in China with construction starting in 502AD. However it is the poem supposedly written by Tang poet Zang Zi which attracts a largely Chinese tourist crowd. It is located on outskirts of Suzhou so also affords opportunity view local daily life in travelling to/from this location.
Written May 26, 2014
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horst_8877
Shanghai, China415 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The Hanshan temple monastery, founded some 1500 years ago, is a considerable site worth to visit not just because it is a typical Chinese temple but more because of its elaborate design of all details, from the roof tiles through embroidery on curtains to the stone pattern of the walkways. Beside the main Buddha there are plenty of symbolic sculptures from Chinese legends and mythology. The view from the 5-story pagoda is very nice, especially over the lush park in direction of the great bell tower, which houses a really amazing big bell with an even more amazingly booming sound. Believer’s dreams come true when chiming this bell three times! Go and try, just for few Yuan extra! The big bell is almost 10 m high and more than 5 m wide and looks quite new. There is another, smaller bell in a tower inside the temple compound. This one looks very old and visitors queue up here to chime it three times for good luck. The lingering sound of the two bells fills the air and may have inspired the poet Zhang Ji some 1250 years ago to compose a melancholic poem, which made the temple and its location at a river with a nice arc bridge so famous in east Asia and which Chinese and Japanese children still today have to learn at elementary school in both countries. That’s another reason for so many visitors striking the bells at Hanshan temple. The whole ensemble breathes a very friendly, relaxing and spiritual atmosphere which alone would be worth to come here to escape from the hustle and bustle of the world outside.
Written May 5, 2014
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occomyanmar
China31 contributions
Jan 2019
Packed with tourists on the weekend but go during the weekday and you can actually slow down and enjoy the scenery and art.
Written June 4, 2019
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drsped
Houston, TX410 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
The Temple is a beautiful place to visit. It is larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. You can't take pictures of some of the statues for respectful religious reasons - while most might try with the cameras, I find that sacred places should be treated with respect and I enjoy the venue for those reasons.
Written June 1, 2019
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Kenneth H
26 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
This place is just a small monastery. Most people go there to see the Chinese poem by a famous Chinese poet, carved on a giant tablet. It's not worth the effort if you don't know much about Chinese poetry.
Written October 24, 2018
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切り絵を購入したいのですが大きさや種類が知りたいです。日本に持ち込みはどのようにすれば良いのでしょうか。
Written October 28, 2015
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寒山寺は一つのブランドになっているので割と高額です。友人が高僧に書を書いてもらい大きさは80cm角位で80万円しました。書を丸めて持ち込み、額装は日本でしました。
Written October 29, 2015
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